{"id":1137,"date":"2022-08-04T15:01:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T15:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/honors\/?page_id=1137"},"modified":"2026-09-18T16:53:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T16:53:28","slug":"honors-mentors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/honors\/honors-mentors\/","title":{"rendered":"Honors Mentors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Tarleton State University Honors Mentoring Program is a student-focused initiative that pairs incoming freshmen with experienced second-, third-, and fourth-year mentors to ease their transition into college. Throughout the program, participants acclimate to university life, build meaningful connections with peers, and receive valuable academic and study support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lead Mentor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name:<\/strong> Wyatt Rose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Animal Science (Equine Science Certification; Pre-Vet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification: <\/strong>Junior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong>Visalia, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Wyatt: <\/strong>On campus, I am actively involved in the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, Block and Bridle, FarmHouse Fraternity, Texans for Christ, and the Order of Omega. In my free time, you can usually find me team roping, calf roping, swimming, playing football, or riding horses. I am deeply passionate about our Honors First-Timers, and my goal is to help the Tarleton State Honors College stand as a proud emblem of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lead Mentor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name:<\/strong> Katie Wood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major:<\/strong> Secondary 4-8 English Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification: <\/strong>Senior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong>Granbury, TX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Katie: <\/strong>I plan to earn my Master’s in Counseling and Education Leadership after completing my undergraduate degree. Then, I hope to coach as well as teach, eventually working as a counselor or principal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lead Mentor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name: <\/strong>Corinne Fonte<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Animal Science (Range and Ranch Management)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification: <\/strong>Junior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong>Magnolia, TX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Corinne: <\/strong>I am a member of women’s club soccer, a College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (COANR) ambassador, and a teaching assistant for Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Name: <\/strong>Jack Phillips<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Animal Science (Pre-Vet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification: <\/strong>Junior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong>Cameron, TX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Jack: <\/strong>I cannot wait to serve as a first-year mentor and help students navigate their college journey! I love student involvement, playing guitar, and making memories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Name: <\/strong>Ally Maples<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Biomedical Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification: <\/strong>Sophomore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong>Cisco, TX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Ally:<\/strong> Some of my favorite pastimes are going for walks and getting sweet treats with friends! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Name:<\/strong> Breanna Crowder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Agriculture Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification: <\/strong>Sophomore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong>Oakdale, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Breanna: <\/strong>I plan on teaching agriculture classes and using my minor, agricultural mechanics, to teach mechanical classes like welding and woodshop. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Name:<\/strong> Rachel Rempel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification: <\/strong>Junior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong>Seminole, TX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Rachel: <\/strong>I love learning about new technology, problem solving, and helping others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Name:<\/strong> Kate Guerra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Pre-Clinical Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification: <\/strong>Junior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong>Mesquite, TX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Kate: <\/strong>I want to become a youth trauma therapist\/crisis counselor!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Name:<\/strong> Aislynne Mendoza<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Biology (Wildlife)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification: <\/strong>Junior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong>Odessa, TX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Aislynne: <\/strong>I enjoy crocheting, reading, camping, and hiking! I had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Greece with the Honors program, and I can\u2019t wait for my mentees to be able to appreciate all that Honors has to offer them, from craft nights to studying abroad! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Name:<\/strong> Angel Rodriguez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>Mechanical Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification: <\/strong>Sophomore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong>Waco, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Angel: <\/strong>I\u2019m involved in the Honors College and Texan Aero, where I\u2019m interested in designing mechanical systems for space exploration, including rovers and exploration vehicles. Outside of engineering, I enjoy astrophotography and fish keeping, especially aquascaping.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Name:<\/strong> Ethan Wiederkehr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification: <\/strong>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Ethan:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Name:<\/strong> Macyn Hicks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hometown: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Macyn: <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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